Kelechi Iheanacho

[yatesy94]

Hope we get him signed up soon, looked constantly threatening in pre-season. Rapid and excellent finisher.

 

[Kippax Street 1880]

This guy got a Permit as an exceptional talent, FFS

The highlight of his career

"In addition to impressing for Universidad de Chile in the Copa Libertadores, he also shone for his country at the recent Milk Cup youth tournament in Northern Ireland, scoring twice against the home nation in a 5-3 win."

<a class="postlink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%81ngelo_Henr%C3%ADquez" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%81ngelo_Henr%C3%ADquez</a>

But Carlos Vela didn't even though Arsenal forked out a fee for him following his nation, Mexico, winning the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship and with him finishing as top scorer, and his new club had to wait for over 2 years for him to become eligible. Let's just wait until a faceless suit in the Home Office gives him the OK before we rejoice.

True, but more recently Soule Coulibaly received a work permit for Spurs after being top scorer in the U-17 World Cup and winning CAF Talent of the year. Pretty much exactly the same as Kelechi, the only difference being he received 'Best Player' not Golden Boot

 

[Centurions]

It's all gone very quiet on Kelechi Iheanacho........... Mid October tomorrow........... Anybody with any definite news out there?

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/artic...elechi-iheanacho-training-columbus-crew-not-t

Iheanacho, who is staying in a hotel in Columbus, will be around until mid-October, according to Berhalter, and has adapted to Crew training well.

Hopefully on his way back. Can or have we applied for a work permit for him before we sign/signed him to a professional contract?

 

[Exeter Blue I am here]

This guy got a Permit as an exceptional talent, FFS

The highlight of his career

"In addition to impressing for Universidad de Chile in the Copa Libertadores, he also shone for his country at the recent Milk Cup youth tournament in Northern Ireland, scoring twice against the home nation in a 5-3 win."

<a class="postlink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%81ngelo_Henr%C3%ADquez" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%81ngelo_Henr%C3%ADquez</a>

But Carlos Vela didn't even though Arsenal forked out a fee for him following his nation, Mexico, winning the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship and with him finishing as top scorer, and his new club had to wait for over 2 years for him to become eligible. Let's just wait until a faceless suit in the Home Office gives him the OK before we rejoice.

True, but more recently Soule Coulibaly received a work permit for Spurs after being top scorer in the U-17 World Cup and winning CAF Talent of the year. Pretty much exactly the same as Kelechi, the only difference being he received 'Best Player' not Golden Boot

Yes, but Spurs aren't a threat to the cunty quartet are they?! I'll believe it when I see it in terms of a WP for Iheanacho

 

[stony]

But Carlos Vela didn't even though Arsenal forked out a fee for him following his nation, Mexico, winning the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship and with him finishing as top scorer, and his new club had to wait for over 2 years for him to become eligible. Let's just wait until a faceless suit in the Home Office gives him the OK before we rejoice.

True, but more recently Soule Coulibaly received a work permit for Spurs after being top scorer in the U-17 World Cup and winning CAF Talent of the year. Pretty much exactly the same as Kelechi, the only difference being he received 'Best Player' not Golden Boot

Yes, but Spurs aren't a threat to the cunty quartet are they?! I'll believe it when I see it in terms of a WP for Iheanacho

Spurs are deluded enough to think of themselves as a part of it.

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

True, but more recently Soule Coulibaly received a work permit for Spurs after being top scorer in the U-17 World Cup and winning CAF Talent of the year. Pretty much exactly the same as Kelechi, the only difference being he received 'Best Player' not Golden Boot

Yes, but Spurs aren't a threat to the cunty quartet are they?! I'll believe it when I see it in terms of a WP for Iheanacho

Spurs are deluded enough to think of themselves as a part of it.

Haha! So fucking true.

 

[Deleted member 58678]

Hope we get him signed up soon, looked constantly threatening in pre-season. Rapid and excellent finisher.

So did Scott Sinclair!

 

[George Hannah]

as a matter of idle interest I wonder whether our Kelechi Iheanacho (who doesn't merit a page on wiki) is related to the one who does?

<a class="postlink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelechi_Iheanacho_Zeal" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelechi_Iheanacho_Zeal</a>

 

[SlimShadyRus]

This guy got a Permit as an exceptional talent, FFS

The highlight of his career

"In addition to impressing for Universidad de Chile in the Copa Libertadores, he also shone for his country at the recent Milk Cup youth tournament in Northern Ireland, scoring twice against the home nation in a 5-3 win."

<a class="postlink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%81ngelo_Henr%C3%ADquez" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%81ngelo_Henr%C3%ADquez</a>

But Carlos Vela didn't even though Arsenal forked out a fee for him following his nation, Mexico, winning the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship and with him finishing as top scorer, and his new club had to wait for over 2 years for him to become eligible. Let's just wait until a faceless suit in the Home Office gives him the OK before we rejoice.

True, but more recently Soule Coulibaly received a work permit for Spurs after being top scorer in the U-17 World Cup and winning CAF Talent of the year. Pretty much exactly the same as Kelechi, the only difference being he received 'Best Player' not Golden Boot

He also got a Silver boot

 

[unexpected item]

Don't know how reliable transfermarkt is, but they have got him down as being loaned to Columbus Crew until 1 Jan 2015, and contracted to us until 30 Jun 2016.

http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kelechi-iheanacho/profil/spieler/295330

 

[Hungarian blue]

Don't know how reliable transfermarkt is, but they have got him down as being loaned to Columbus Crew until 1 Jan 2015, and contracted to us until 30 Jun 2016.

http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kelechi-iheanacho/profil/spieler/295330

I guess they know just as much as we and are just guessing.

 

[SlimShadyRus]

Don't know how reliable transfermarkt is, but they have got him down as being loaned to Columbus Crew until 1 Jan 2015, and contracted to us until 30 Jun 2016.

http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kelechi-iheanacho/profil/spieler/295330

According to transf, Kelechi has been with us since jan 2014, had been with our u18's since then and till the summer when he was promoted to our EDS.

Although it would be a stupid decision, I can believe that City loan him out. But not to MLS, even not to NYFC later. Columbus' manager told from the start that they're not claim to even loan Iheanacho.

Belgium league is where he can play more games now (MLS is at its end now, and I guess there're less game days anyway) and get a EC citizenship after 2 years and won't need a work permit. Although he must start playing for Nigeria NT at this season and get a WP anyway. And we don't know about current decision on his WP, it would be illogical if he doesn't get it...

 

[Kippax Street 1880]

Nigeria have just sacked their manager so Kelechi could get a call up from the new coach.

 

[spinzer]

Nigeria have just sacked their manager so Kelechi could get a call up from the new coach.

Fingers crossed!!

 

[vintiz]

Nigeria have just sacked their manager so Kelechi could get a call up from the new coach.

Fingers crossed!!

Dont get your Hopes high

 

[George Hannah]

I take it he wasn't asked about in today's PC - slipshod journos

 

[The Doctor]

Why does there appear to be a news blackout on Kelechi?
Does anybody know the current state of play with this lad's joining us officially?

 

[abu13]

Why does there appear to be a news blackout on Kelechi?
Does anybody know the current state of play with this lad's joining us officially?

Theres no blackout, I can confirm that we have him labouring on the new academy but no pictures will be released or else he will get sacked.

 

[Centurions]

Does anyone know if he had to sign professional forms before we could request a work permit on his behalf or would it have already been in the system?

 

[George Hannah]

If true it will help his work permit application I think

Iheanacho, Martins, IK Uche, Obasi For Congo, Bafana Clash!
20 OCT 2014
The quintet of Chinedu Obasi, Haruna Lukman, Kelechi Iheanacho, Obafemi Martins and Ikechukwu Uche are set to be invited for the Super Eagles’ last qualifying matches for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations against Congo and South Africa, SL10.ng have been reliably informed.

The aforementioned players couldn’t get into Stephen Keshi’s teams despite their impressive performances for their respective clubs and despite incessant calls to have them included but it seems all five of them will be a part of the team that will announced by interim coach, Amodu Shuaibu for the November fixtures.

A list of 24 players is expected to be announced before the end of October and sources have reliably informed SL10.ng that there will be some changes to the teams Nigerians have been used to under Keshi.

“Most of the players from Keshi’s team will still be there but the likes of Haruna, Obasi, Iheanacho, Martins and Uche will be included provided they aren’t injured before the final list is compiled,” a reliable NFF source told SL10.ng.

If eventually these players are invited, it will sound like a good music to the ears of most Nigerians as they have always clamoured for the invitation of such players.

The Super Eagles are third in qualifying group A with four points in as many games, and play Congo and South Africa in their last matches, with Amodu Shuaibu in-charge on an interim basis after Stephen Keshi was asked to step down from his interim role.

Keshi has had a running battle with Villarreal striker Ikechukwu Uche hence his continued absence from the Eagles under Keshi, his last appearance being the final of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa.

The ‘Big Boss’ alluded to Obafemi Martins as being too old, while also alluding to Kelechi Iheanacho as being too young.

Chinedu Obasi was invited a couple of times but never made the team due to injuries and passport issues, while Haruna Lukman was never given a look in by the ‘Big Boss’.

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also

AllNigeriaSoccer
‏@Editor_ANS
I'm aware Iheanacho's minders are doing 'everything possible' to get him a work permit by pushing him to Super Eagles.

4:11 AM - 20 Oct 2014

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